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The AFL FlexScan FS300 OTDR is a Quad OTDR capable of testing Single Mode, Multi-Mode, point-to-point and Passive Optical Networks (PON). Despite its relatively small size the FS300 OTDR offers high performance whilst being user friendly.
FlexScan® FS300 OTDR from AFL
Pocket-sized, performance-packed, user-friendly and fast OTDR
The FlexScan FS300 OTDR from AFL is a pocket-sized, performance-packed, user-friendly and fast OTDR.
With SmartAuto multi-pulse acquisition, 37dB dynamic range and best-in-class dead zones the AFL FlexScan FS300 OTDRs can test Single Mode and Multi-Mode fibre networks, including FTTH PONs and POLANs up to 1:64 split ratio while still detecting and measuring events at less than 2m apart. Its user-friendly display enables expert and novice technicians to quickly, reliably and accurately detect, locate, identify and measure optical network components and faults. The FS300 can use industry standard or user defined pass/fail criteria with the network being displayed on the intuitive, icon-based LinkMap view. Results can be printed to PDF or stored internally or externally. It automates test setup, shortens test times and simplifies results interpretation, improving test efficiency and cost.
Despite its pocket-sized appearance the FS300 delivers an all-day battery operation and has a large, bright 5” 800 x 480 touchscreen display that has large touch controls so no need for a stylus.
The AFL FlexScan FS300 has all-in-one test capability with optional connector inspection, integrated optical light source, power meter and VFL.
In SmartAuto mode the FlexScan F300 OTDR automatically analyses and tests the network using a variety of network-optimised settings to precisely locate, characterise and identify network events. Loss and reflectance are measured for connectors, splices, splitters and macro-bends. For even greater ease-of-use, FlexScan checks for live fibre and verifies OTDR launch quality before initiating a test.
LinkMap enables even novice technicians to easily and accurately troubleshoot optical networks. LinkMap presents an icon-based view of the tested network clearly identifying fibre start, end, connectors, splices, PON splitters, and macro-bends. A LinkMap Summary provides end-to-end link length, loss and ORL. Loss and reflectance of detected events is compared to industry standard or user-settable pass/fail thresholds and displayed with clear pass/fail indications. Users can instantly toggle between LinkMap and Trace views.
FlexScan FS300 Quad OTDRs are the ideal test tool for verifying and/or maintaining both Single Mode and Multi-Mode networks. Unlike most Quad OTDRs, FS300 Quad OTDRs test both point-to-point networks and FTTH PONs/Passive Optical LANs (POLANs).
Thanks to its WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity the FS300 OTDR can be paired with AFL’s FOCIS Flex for fast, easy connector end-face inspection. FOCIS Flex provides auto-focus, auto-centring, IEC pass/fail analysis, and Bluetooth transfer of images and pass/fail results to the FlexScan for display and/or archiving with OTDR results. Additionally, transfer FlexScan results wirelessly in the field to a mobile smart device for sharing via email or archiving in the cloud.
Applications
- OTDR and Insertion Loss test & reporting
- Fast, accurate point-to-point & PON verification & troubleshooting
- Locate faults exceeding industry or user pass/fail thresholds
- Visually pinpoint location of macro-bends or breaks
Features & Benefits
Features & Benefits
- Test Single Mode and Multi-Mode, point-to-point and PON.
- Detects closely spaced events without sacrificing range.
- LinkMap icons clearly identify event type & pass/fail status.
- Best-in-class 20 m PON dead zone.
- Print-to-PDF plus internal & external data storage.
- Integrated Source, Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator.
- Bluetooth & WiFi communications.
- Tether-free connector inspection with FOCIS Flex.
- Rugged, lightweight, hand-held for field use.
- 5” 800 x 480 color touchscreen LCD.
Specifications
Specifications
| OTDR | Multimode | Single-Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Emitter Type | Laser | |
| Safety Class a | Class I | |
| Fibre Type | Multimode; compatible with OM1-OM5 | Single-mode; compatible with all G.65x |
| Wavelengths b | 850/1300 ±20 nm | 1310/1550 ±20 nm |
| Network Type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point & PON up to 1:64 |
| Connector Type | User-specified APC or UPC ferrule with interchangeable UCI adapters | |
| Dynamic Range c | ≥29/29 dB @ 850/1300 nm | ≥37/36 dB @ 1310/1550 nm |
| Event Dead Zone d | ≤0.8m @ 850/1300 nm typical | ≤0.8m @ 1310/1550 nm typical |
| Attenuation Dead Zone e | ≤3.0m | ≤3.5m |
| PON Dead Zone f | Not applicable | ≤25m |
| Pulse Widths | 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500 ns; 1 μs | 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500 ns; 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 μs |
| Range Settings | 250m to 30km | 250m to 240km |
| Data Points | Up to 300,000 | |
| Data Spacing | ≤5 cm to ≤16 m | |
| Group Index of Refraction | 1.3000 to 1.7000 | |
| Distance Uncertainty | ±(1 + 0.0025% x distance + data point spacing) m | |
| Linearity | ±0.03 dB/dB | |
| Loss Resolution | 0.001 dB | |
| Reflectance Range | 850: -20 to -58 dB; 1300: -20 to -63 dB | 1310/1550 nm: -20 to -65 dB |
| Reflectance Resolution | 0.01 dB | |
| Reflectance Accuracy | ±2 dB | |
| ORL Range | 20 to 60 dB | |
| ORL Resolution | 0.01 dB | |
| ORL Accuracy | ±2 dB over range 30 to 55 dB; ±4 dB over range 20-30 dB and 55-60 dB | |
| Trace File Format | .SOR, Telcordia SR-4731 Issue 2 | |
| OTDR Results Storage | Internal or external USB memory | |
| Internal Storage | Minimum 4 GB internal non-volatile memory (App SW + > 5000 traces typical) | |
| Internal Launch Fibre | ≥30m internal MM launch fibre | ≥50m internal SM launch fibre |
| OTDR Modes | Supports SmartAuto, Expert, Real-Time for PON & point-to-point networks | |
| Real-time Refresh Rate | 1 to 4 Hz | |
| Live Fibre Protection | No OTDR damage when connected to live fibre delivering ≤ +18 dBm at wavelength(s) in range 825 to 1675 nm | |
| Live Fibre Detection | Reports live fibre with input signal ≥ -35 dBm for wavelength(s) in range 825 to 1675 nm | |
Notes: All specifications valid at 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
a FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2014.
b Measured with laser in CW mode at 23 °C ±3 °C.
c SNR=1, longest range and pulse width, 3 minute averaging.
d Maximum distance between two points 1.5 dB down each side of a reflective peak caused by an event with a -45 dB (or smaller) reflectance. Test pulse width is 3 or 5 ns.
e Maximum distance from the start of a trace spike caused by an event with a -45 dB (or smaller) reflectance, to the point where the trace returns to and stays within ±0.5 dB of backscatter. Test pulse width is 3 or 5 ns.
f Recovery to within 0.5 dB of backscatter after 1:16 splitter (≤13 dB loss) using 100 ns pulse width.
| OPM – Optical Power Meter (P1 Option) | |
|---|---|
| Calibrated Wavelengths | 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm |
| Detector Type | InGaAs PIN, 2 mm diameter |
| Measurement Range | +3 to -70 dBm (+3 to-65 dBm @ 850 nm) |
| Tone Auto-Detect | 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz |
| Tone Detect Range | +3 to -50 dBm @1300, 1310, 1550 nm; +3 to -40 dBm @850 nm; |
| Wave ID | Auto-synchronises & measures 1, 2 or 3 wavelengths |
| Wave ID Range | +3 to -50 dBm @1300, 1310, 1550 nm; +3 to -40 dBm @850 nm |
| Accuracy | ±5% @ -10 dBm |
| Linearity | ±0.1 dB (-3 to -40 dBm); ±0.25 dB (-40 to -50 dBm) |
| Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Measurement Units | Power in dBm, nW, μW, mW; Loss in dB |
| OLS – Optical Light Source (P1 Option) | |
|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 850/1300/1310/1550 nm |
| Emitter Type | Laser |
| Safety Class 1 | Class I |
| Launch Condition | Controlled Launch at 850 nm (comparable to encircled flux on OM4 fibre) |
| Centre λ (CW Mode) | ±20 nm |
| Spectral Width | 5 nm maximum (FWHM, CW Mode) |
| Internal Modulation | 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, CW, Wave ID |
| SM Output Stability | Short-term 2: ≤0.1 dB; Long-term 3: ±0.05 dB |
| MM Output Stability | Short-term 4: ≤ ±0.20 dB; Long-term 5: ±0.15 dB |
| Output Power | 1310/1550: -7 dBm ±1.5 dB (CW, G.652.C/D) 1300 nm: -7 dBm ±1.5 dB (CW, 50 μm MMF) 850 nm: 0 dBm ±1.5 dB (CW, 50 μm MMF) |
| VFL – Visual Fault Locator | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emitter Type | Laser, Class IIIa / Class 3R1 | |
| Wavelength | 635 nm ± 10 nm | |
| Output Power | 1.5 mW (~+2 dBm ±0.5 dB) into SMF-28 | |
| Modes | CW and 1 Hz flashing | |
Notes: All specifications valid at 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
1 FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, and IEC 60825-1:2014
2 Typical maximum deviation over 15 minute after 15 minute warm-up.
3 Typical maximum deviation over 8 hours after 1 hour warm-up.
4 15 minutes after 15 minutes warm-up.
5 8 hours after 1 hour warm-up.
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size (in boot) | 98 x 175 x 52.5mm | |
| Weight | 0.8kg | |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing) | |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +70°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing, battery removed) -20°C to +60°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing, battery installed) | |
| Power | Rechargeable Lithium polymer battery; AC adapter | |
| AC Adapter | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input; 5VDC, 2A output | |
| Battery Life (OTDR) | ≥12 hours, Telcordia test conditions, 4 hours recharge | |
| Display | 5-inch colour LCD, 800 x 480 pixels, backlit | |
| Shock and Vibration | GR-196-CORE, drop test, 0.75m (30″), 6 planes | |
| Dust Protection | GR-196-CORE, rubber dust caps for all ports | |
| OTDR/OLS Ports | MM: UPC; SM: UPC or APC; includes tool-free, interchangeable SC adapters | |
| OPM and VFL Ports | Universal, 2.5mm adapter (SC, FC, ST); others available | |
| USB Ports | USB host port; micro-USB function port | |
| Bluetooth Interface | W1 option; compatible with Windows PC and Android | |
| WiFi Interface | W1 option; compatible with IEEE 802.11 / WLAN | |
| CE Safety | Compliant with EN61010-1 | |
| CE EMI/RFI | EN55011, EN61326-1, GR-196-CORE 4.5.1 | |
| RoHS | Compliant with RoHS directive 2011/65/EU | |
Accessories
FlexScan Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| FJK-1400-05-0230PZ | FlexScan wrist strap |
| FJK-1400-05-0231PZ | FlexScan neck strap, 36” |
| FJK-1400-01-0167PZ | Soft carry case for FlexScan, Fiber Ring, FOCIS Flex, OFI |
| FJK-4050-00-0033MR | Vehicle charger, 12 VDC to 5 VDC @ 2 A |
| FJK-4050-00-0931PR | AC adapter 100-240 VAC to 5 VDC |
| FJK-3900-06-0001MR | Replacement Li-Pol Battery Pack; 3.7 VDC, 6.8 AH |
| FJK-6000-00-0031MR | Cable, USB-micro B, 5 pin, 6 ft |
| FJK-6000-00-0034PR | 5V USB charging cable type A to barrel |
| FJK-4050-01-0001PR | Bundle of 5V USB charging cable and 10K mAh external USB battery pack |
| FJK-TRM-00-0920PR | TRM® 2.0 upgrade from Basic to Advanced software |
